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YX53 SGV

2003 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

106,602 mi
Last recorded106,602 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX53 SGV
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 10 Sep 2020 106,602 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement radiator mounting bracket (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting body sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting body sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

battery not charging

Pass 5 Sep 2019 102,631 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flex to m/cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 99,050 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer body sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 93,661 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front inner cv boots (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Low on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Sep 2017 93,661 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Both front and rear sills excessively corroded (6.1.B.2)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Bonnet catch/lock cannot be opened (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working Both rear lamps not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front inner cv boots (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Low on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 88,557 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 80,288 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Feb 2015 80,288 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Feb 2014 75,469 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 75,469 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 70,983 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 64,827 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Feb 2012 64,827 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 59,654 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 59,654 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 53,666 miles

n/s/r tyre low tread

o/s/r tyre cracking slightly

Fail 19 Feb 2010 53,666 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

n/s/r tyre low tread

o/s/r tyre cracking slightly

Pass 9 Sep 2008 43,576 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 31,928 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 31,928 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Aug 2006 23,837 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Transit Connect?

Based on 3,622,068 MOT tests across 283,952 vehicles.

70.3%
Pass Rate
7,948
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
283,952
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 121,813
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 105,772
Stop lamp not working 69,148
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 67,188
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,256
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YX53 SGV is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 2003 Ford Transit Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 105,441 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Transit Connect fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 121,813 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YX53 SGV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Transit Connect typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Ford Transit Connect is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YX53 SGV is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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